News Releases for September 2005
September 29
- The Bonstelle Theatre Presents its Season Opening Production, Ten November
- The historic Bonstelle Theatre is proud to open its 2005 – 2006 season on Friday, October 28 with the docudrama Ten November by Steven Dietz. On the eve of November 10, 1975, 29 men...
- Wayne State awards faculty nearly $1 million for nanoscience research
- Vice President for Research John P. Oliver recently announced the awardees from a research program earmarked by Wayne State University. Awards totaling nearly $1 million will enhance collaborative ...
September 28
- Wayne State’s Merrill-Palmer Institute seeks volunteer discussion leaders for 22nd annual Metro Teen Conference
- The Merrill-Palmer Institute at Wayne State University is seeking volunteers to help with its 22nd annual Metropolitan De...
September 27
- Wayne State University Humanities conference examines Hope & Fear
- Reza Aslan, Kevin Boyle, Mark Danner and Carol Jacobsen will deliver keynote speeches at the Humanities Center Fellows Conference, 9:00 a.m. to 5:20 p.m., Friday, Nov., 18, 2005. The Conference, fr...
September 26
- Wayne State University Library System Hosts Author Charles Johnson
- As part of the newly created Conversations with Authors series, the Wayne State University Library System will bring Charles Johnson, African-American novelist, short story writer, essayist and car...
September 22
- Wayne State University study recommends expansion of e-learning for K-12 Education
- Michigan’s K-12 public school system must adapt to a changing world by moving away from the traditional learning environment within classrooms and school buildings, according to a newly rele...
September 21
- Wayne State University’s School of Business Administration launches new Career Planning and Placement Office
- The Wayne State University School of Business Administration (SBA) has opened a new Career Planning and Placement Office, which has developed a website to bring current students and alumni to...
September 20
- Wayne State University Summer Math Corps Camp to Double in Size with $186,469 Toyota USA Foundation Award
- Wayne State University has been named the recipient of a $186,469 award from the Toyota USA Foundation. The award will allow the university to add a second six-we...
September 19
- Five new eateries to follow opening of Jimmy John’s on WSU campus
- Five new food outlets will set up shop on Wayne State University’s main campus this fall, following the Sept. 12 opening of Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches. The other eateries are Pizz...
September 16
- Wayne State University Board of Governors to meet
- The Wayne State University Board of Governors will hold its next regular meeting Wednesday, Sept. 21, in Room BC at the McGregor Memorial Conference Center, 495 West Ferry Mall, in Detroit. Th...
- Former Oregon Congressman Michael Kopetski to discuss China’s economic and commercial development
- The Detroit Council for World Affairs (DCWA) and BBK will host a dinner presentation featuring international trade consultant and former Oregon Congressman Michael Kopetski, Sept. 29, in the Main ...
September 15
- Law School Professor David Moran on Dateline NBC this Friday
- This Friday, September 16, 2005 at 8 p.m., Wayne State University Law School professor David A. Moran will appear on the nationally Law School Professor David Moran on Dateline NBC this Friday br...
- Wayne State provides $1.5 million in Graduate Program Enhancement Awards to six programs
- Wayne State University has announced it will provide Graduate Program Enhancement Awards of $1.5 million over the next two years, with $250,000 in funding provided to six doctoral programs. ...
- Wayne State to host dedication for Comerica Charitable Academic Success Center
- Health Disparities Conference
- Irvin D. Reid, President of Wayne State University, has announced this year’s Research Enhancement Program seminar, Wayne State University President’s Conference on Health Disparities....
September 14
- Wayne State University students, faculty and staff continue efforts to help victims of Hurricane Katrina
- Wayne State has several efforts afoot to assist those affected by the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The aid ranges from enrolling students displaced by Hurricane Katrina and...
- Wayne State University’s School of Business Administration Offers Opportunities to Both Faculty and Students Displaced by Hurricane Katrina
- The School of Business Administration at Wayne State University has opened its doors to Gulf Coast faculty and students from Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama universities adversely impacted by ...
- Wayne State to hold grand opening for 900-bed residence hall, Sept. 16
- DETROIT – Wayne State University will hold grand opening ceremonies for its newest residence hall, the 11-story Towers Residential Suites, at 1 p.m. Friday, September 16. The 900-bed housing ...
September 13
- Detroit Orientation Institute offers fall 2005 session: Tour Detroit
- The Detroit Orientation Institute (DOI) at Wayne State University is now accepting applications for the fall session scheduled on three consecutive Tuesdays, Oct. 11, 18 and 25. For more informati...
- Nitric oxide prevents aging of eggs, extends fertility, according to WSU study in Biochemistry
- Nitric oxide, a signaling molecule in the nervous system, appears to slow or reverse the aging of eggs in mouse ovaries. This important discovery may improve assisted reproduction techniques and a...
- Experts explore rebuilding of New Orleans
- A panel of Wayne State University experts will examine the prospect of rebuilding New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina on Friday, Sept. 16, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., at the Student Center Building...
- The Hilberry Theatre Presents its Season Opening Production, Sylvia
- Opening the 2005-2006 Hilberry Theatre season is Sylvia, a comedic classic by A.R. Gurney, at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005. Set in modern-day New York City, the new female that ...
September 12
- Drive Safely to Wayne State campaign Sept. 26-28
- Wayne State ’s faculty, staff and students drive daily from all corners of metro Detroit to reach the main mid-town campus and wit...
September 9
- Wayne State University receives $604,000 to study the effects of massage therapy on premature infants
- Wayne State University’s School of Medicine faculty member, Jocelyn Ang, MD, has been awarded $604,000 for a grant titled, “Effects of Massage Therapy on Immune System of Preterm Infan...
September 8
September 6
- School of Social Work plans Sept. 13 Information Fest
- Learn about degree programs at the Wayne State University School of Social Work Information Fest from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13. The fest is at the Thompson Home at 4756 Cass Ave. on Way...
- School of Social Work presents lecture on overlooked aspects of youth violence
- The Wayne State University School of Social Work will host a 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, lecture, “Overlooked Aspects of Youth Violence: Implications for Social Work Intervention,” by C...
September 4
- Wayne State Experts on Hurricane Katrina and its Aftermath
- Allen Batteau , professor, department of Anthropology, heads a NSF funded research project on disaster response called MAJOR. Coordinator of a group going to New Orleans to examine communication i...
September 2
- Wayne State to examine “Gender and the Constitution”
- The Center for the Study of Citizenship at Wayne State will host a lecture and panel discussion on “Gender and the Constitution,” Wed., Sept. 14, to honor both Constitution Day and Citi...
- Wayne State University hosting “International Literacy Day”
- Wayne State University’s Department of Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) and the Walter P. Reuther Library will host “International Literacy Day” on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2-5:30 p.m., ...
- Wayne State offers free admission and housing to students from universities closed due to Hurricane Katrina
- Denetra Mack and Doctor Ashe had just completed their first week of classes at Xavier University in New Orleans when they were forced to de...
September 1
- Wayne State University receives $725,000 to strengthen graduate nurse-midwifery program
- Wayne State University’s College of Nursing faculty member, Deborah S. Walker, DNSc, has been awarded over $725,000 for a grant titled, “Graduate Nurse-Midwifery Education in the Urban ...
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